1
as in to solve
to find an answer for through reasoning
by putting our heads together, we were able to work out the problem
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2
as in to develop
to produce or bring about especially by long or repeated effort
worked out a compromise between the warring factions
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as in to succeed
to turn out as planned or desired
our plans for a ski vacation just didn't work out
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as in to figure
to determine (a value) by doing the necessary mathematical operations
after working out the cost of a college education, we've decided that it's never too early to start saving
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Recent Examples of work out
New Atlas, 4 July 2025
That didn’t work out so well, and the band reunited in late 2001.
—David Mark, The Washington Examiner, 4 July 2025
Kristine Thomason, Vogue, 10 July 2025
Most workout apps today still rely on pre-recorded video sessions, generic training calendars, and minimal real-time interaction.
—Sandy Carter, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025
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Verb
So this led them to ask: What if betaine isn't a passive biomarker of exercise but plays an important role in the health benefits of working out?
—New Atlas, 4 July 2025
That didn’t work out so well, and the band reunited in late 2001.
—David Mark, The Washington Examiner, 4 July 2025
Noun
While both rings excel at detecting high-intensity HIIT workouts and long runs, neither the Ultrahuman nor Oura rings were great at identifying and monitoring low-intensity workouts like yoga and Pilates.
—Kristine Thomason, Vogue, 10 July 2025
Most workout apps today still rely on pre-recorded video sessions, generic training calendars, and minimal real-time interaction.
—Sandy Carter, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025
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Verb
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No matter what happens, USC’s next president will have a serious financial crisis to solve, a furious faculty to calm and a tense political climate to navigate.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
7 July 2025
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That’s the demand problem that PJM is focused on, which is not Maryland’s problem to solve.—
David S. Lapp,
Baltimore Sun,
7 July 2025
Verb
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As a result, Tehran has tried to balance Chinese influence by maintaining strong ties to India, Beijing’s chief rival within the developing world.—
Michael Schuman,
The Atlantic,
6 July 2025
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Reef habitats support aquatic plants and animals, allowing young marine life to develop.—
Rafe Pomerance,
Sun Sentinel,
6 July 2025
Verb
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During the month of May in the city of San Diego, only 128 out of 2,216 requests for shelter succeeded, largely because facilities are full.—
Blake Nelson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 July 2025
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Whether this approach will succeed depends on how effectively the state can balance stability, flexibility, and innovation in the years ahead.—
Luciano Duque,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 July 2025
Verb
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Manager Aaron Boone, however, figured that hitting bombs against his former team must have felt nice for Bellinger.—
Brendan Kuty,
New York Times,
12 July 2025
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And as long as Pancho Villa was selling tortillas, Trevor Boney figured, there was no urgency.—
Roxana Popescu,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 July 2025
Noun
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And so billionaire philanthropy is an exercise of power and deserves skepticism rather than gratitude.—
Alex Morris,
Rolling Stone,
14 July 2025
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Much of their work takes place before extreme weather hits, with tabletop simulations, relationship building exercises and other activities designed to foster close working relationships between weather forecasters, emergency managers and local leaders.—
Andrew Freedman,
CNN Money,
13 July 2025
Verb
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Obviously, the Lakers have a few questions to answer.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 July 2025
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Consider a clock alarm, don’t answer emails or messages in bed, and avoid looking at your phone for as long as possible.—
Ana Morales,
Vogue,
5 July 2025
Verb
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Exploring and experimenting through storytelling that forges an identity for Colombia’s Caribbean region, Estuario Cine was established by Alberto de la Espriella and Antonio Camargo in 2022.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
14 July 2025
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But forging strong ties without in-person interaction remains a challenge.—
Forbes.com,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
Verb
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Decked in his trademark fluorescent yellow, the run of 10,000 tickets for what has typically been one of Silverstone’s slower-selling grandstands went within 90 minutes.—
Luke Smith,
New York Times,
6 July 2025
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Some persons leave the room with a bang, slamming the door and they’re gone.—
Mará Rose Williams
July 6,
Kansas City Star,
6 July 2025
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“Work out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/work%20out. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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